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Ministry of Mines
Varied Measures to Curb Illegal Mining
As per Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957, State Governments have been empowered to frame rules to curb illegal mining, transportation, and storage of illegally mined minerals and for the purposes connected therewith. So far, 21 State Governments have framed rules under Section 23C of the MMDR Act, 1957 to curb illegal mining.Accordingly State Governments are delegated with the matters connected with illegal mining.
However, based on the quarterly returns submitted by State Governments on illegal mining to Indian Bureau of Mines , the number of illegal mining cases identified/reported by Government of Telangana and subsequent action taken in last five years is provided at Annexure.
Ministry of Mines through Indian Bureau of Mines has developed the Mining Surveillance System  to use space technology for reporting any illegal mining activity to the concerned State Government for taking further necessary action. MSS uses time series satellite imagery data made available by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Technology and Geo-informatics , Gandhi Nagar to detect the illegal mining activity beyond the lease boundaries.
Annexure

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Year
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No. of Cases
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FIR Lodged 
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Court Cases Filed 
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Vehicle Seized 
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Fine realized by State Govt. 
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2017-18
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6143
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0
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0
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1
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1112.78
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2018-19
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6553
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0
|
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0
|
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0
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1177.81
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|
2019-20
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7039
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0
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0
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0
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1175.6
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2020-21
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5620
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0
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0
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0
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820.32
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2021-22
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2831
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0
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0
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73
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793.81
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Total
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28186
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0
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0
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74
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5080.32
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Sudhir for winning Gold Medal in para powerlifting men's heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sudhir for winning Gold Medal in para powerlifting men's heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games 2022.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"A great start to the CWG 2022 para-sports medal count by Sudhir! He wins a prestigious Gold and shows yet again his dedication and determination. He has been consistently performing well on the field. Congratulations and best wishes to him for all upcoming endeavours."
Ministry of Earth Sciences
No Heat Wave Conditions likely over any part of the country during the next five days
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

Current Temperature Status and Warning for next five days
Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature Scenario:
Heat Wave: - NIL.
Maximum Temperature:- Maximum temperatures more than 40.0°C as on 24-06-2021 were recorded at most places over Rajasthan; at many places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and at isolated places over East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh and East Uttar Pradesh.
Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of 43.4°C was reported at Churu .
Today’s Minimum Temperature Scenario:
Warm Night: - NIL.
Minimum Temperature:- Minimum temperatures are above normal  at a few places over Assam & Meghalaya and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim.

Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Coal
AKAM Celebrations of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd
Shri Binay Dayal, CMD of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd  & Director , Coal India Ltd  visited CMPDI, RI-V, Bilaspur yesterday and inaugurated the newly deployed Ground Penetrating Radar  and recommended to make use of the new technology to rectify mine production related issues. Shri Dayalalso inaugurated the Seismic Data Processing and Interpretation Centre and reviewed the working and utility of the PARADIGM software procured by CMPDI,a Mini Ratna Company under the Ministry of Coal.
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav  celebrations,Shri Dayaland other senior functionaries planted saplings at RI-V premises, visited the residential complex/colony of Regional Institute-V of CMPDI and inspected the overall amenties and other infrastructure available in the Institute.
In order to give further fillip to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav celebrations various competitions have been organized by CMPDI’s RI-II, Dhanbad. AKAM activities included speech and Quiz competitions held at upgraded High School, Karmatand.Children presented their ideas and expressed themselves about the contributions of our freedom fighters and the freedom movement of India in general.An objective Quiz Competition based on the country's freedom movement was one of the highlights of the celebrations. Children participated in the competition enthusiastically and with patriotic fervour.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on National AIDS Control Programme
Around 15.23 lakh people living with HIV being given ARV medicines through 687 ART centres and 1261 link ART centres
NACO implementing multi-media campaign to create awareness on HIV/AIDS across the country
Government of India provides free lifelong antiretrovirale  medicines for people living with HIV. Under its National AIDS Control Programme, presently 15.23 lakh  people living with HIV are given ARV medicines through 687 ART centers and 1261 link ART centers irrespective of their income background. It includes free adherence counselling, diagnostic and monitoring services like baseline laboratory investigations, CD4 count testing, viral load testing, etc.
To de–stigmatize the myths revolving around the disease, NACO implements multimedia campaigns along with mass media supported by outdoor media such as hoardings, bus panels, information kiosks, folk performances and exhibition vans to create awareness on HIV/AIDS and promoting services/facilities across the country. At the inter-personal level, training and sensitization programmes for Self-Help Groups, Anganwadi workers, ASHA, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions and other key stakeholders are carried out to spread awareness about treatment and other facilities. This year’s World Aids Day, observed on 1st December, was observed widely with the theme Equalize.
The Adolescence Education Programme is implemented in more than 50,000 schools, providing 100% coverage to students of class 8th, 9th and 11th through co-curricular activities based on life skill education approach in senior and senior secondary schools. 32 States included the topic of HIV /AIDS in curricula of schools.
Red Ribbon Clubs are formed in colleges to encourage peer to peer messaging on HIV prevention and provide a safe space for young people to seek clarification to their doubts on myths surrounding HIV/AIDS.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President appeals to the people to make Yoga part of their daily lives
Performs Yoga on the occasion of International Day of Yoga
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today appealed to the people to make Yoga a part of their daily lives.
Extending greetings to the people on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, he said that Yoga not only helps us physically and mentally but it also improves the health of the society. “It is good both for the people and the country”, he added.
Earlier in the day, Shri Naidu performed Yoga with his wife Smt. Ushamma on the lawns of the Upa-Rashtrapati Niwas.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
MCA filed 11,082 prosecutions for non-filling of statement of accounts by Companies
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, prosecutions are filed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs  through Registrar of Companies against such companies which have not filed Financial Statements from time to time and there are 11,082 number of prosecutions filed by the MCA during the said period for non-filing of financial statements.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Registrar of Companies  has power to remove the name of such companies from the Register of Companies, which have not filed Financial Statements or Annual Returns for a continuous period of two immediately preceding financial years provided they have not applied for the status of obtaining Dormant, under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Active companies, including real estate companies which have not filed the financial statements from the year 2014 onwards is as under:
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FY 2014-15
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FY 2015-16
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FY 2016-17
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FY 2017-18
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No. of Active companies excluding real estate companies.
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107060
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135979
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82588
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135570
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No. of Active real estate companies.
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4914
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|
7436
|
|
3776
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|
7266
During the Financial Year 2017-18 and 2018-19, ROCs had removed/struck off 3,38,963 companies u/s 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 including real estate companies for failing to file Financial Statements or Annual Returns for a continuous period of two or more financial years.
President's Secretariat
President of India graces 18th anniversary celebrations of Swarna Bharat Trust at Venkatachalam, Nellore
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced the 18th anniversary celebrations of the Swarna Bharat Trust at Venkatachalam, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that when the Swarna Bharat Trust was conceived, it drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s slogan of “Back to the Villages”. Gandhiji had spoken of the need to develop villages with amenities appropriate for a dignified and simple but prosperous life. He focused on farming, sanitation, education and sustainable living. Gandhiji’s ideas and his basic philosophy are still very relevant. However, with changing times, it is important to renew the methods to achieve those ideals. In this regard technology can be a great enabler.
The President was happy to note that the Swarna Bharat Trust is engaged in socially relevant and people-centric activities that cover many areas, ranging from education to healthcare and agriculture to skills training. He was also happy to learn that the Swarna Bharat Trust emphasises the use of science and technology and of innovation in helping rural communities.
Click here for the President’s Speech
Ministry of Law and Justice
Vacancies in High Courts
As on 16.03.2022, against the sanctioned strength of 1104 Judges in the various High Courts, 699 Judges are in position, leaving 405 vacanciesof Judges to be filled. A statement showing the sanctioned strength, working strength and vacancies of Judges in the High Courts is placed as Annexure.
Filling up of vacancies in the High Courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the Executive and the Judiciary. It requires consultation and approval from various Constitutional Authorities both at the State and Centre level. While every effort is made to fill up the existing vacancies expeditiously, vacancies of Judges in High Courts do keep on arising on account of retirement, resignation or elevation of Judges and also due to increase in the strength of Judges.
As per the existing Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of Judges of High Courts, the Chief Justice of the High Court is required to initiate the proposal for filling up of vacancies of a Judge in a High Court six months prior to the occurrence of vacancies. Government appoints only those persons as Judges of High Courts who are recommended by Supreme Court Collegium . Against the vacancy of 405 Judges, at present, 175 proposals are at various stages of processing between the Government and the Supreme Court Collegium. Further recommendations from High Court Collegiums are yet to be received in respect of 230 vacancies in High Courts.
This information was given by Shri Kiren Rijiju Union Minister, Minister of Law and Justice, in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary
PM remembers Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary.
“Remembering Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Chandra Shekhar Azad and their rich contribution to India’s freedom struggle, on their birth anniversary”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Steps Taken by Government to Protect Wildlife and Its Habitats
No species from India has been declared as extinct in the recent past as per the information available in the Ministry,
The Government has taken several steps to protect wildlife and its habitats. Important steps taken in this regard include:
- The Wild Life  Act, 1972 provides for stringent punishment for violation of its provisions. The Act also provides for forfeiture of any equipment, vehicle or weapon that is used for committing wildlife offence. Rare and endangered species found in India, like Tiger, Snow Leopard, Great Indian Bustard, Gangetic Dolphin, Dugong, etc. have been listed in Schedule-I of the Wild Life  Act, 1972 thereby providing them highest degree of protection.
- Protected Areas, viz., National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves have been created in the country covering important habitats to provide better protection to wildlife, including threatened species and their habitat.
- Financial assistance is provided to the State/Union Territory Governments under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats’, for better protection to wildlife and improvement of habitat.
- The local communities are involved in conservation measures through eco-development activities which help the forest departments in protection of wildlife.
- The Wild Life Crime Control Bureau  coordinates with State/UTs and other enforcement agencies to gather intelligence about poaching and unlawful trade in wild animals and animal articles.
- Alerts and advisories were issued by WCCB on poaching and illegal trade of wildlife to the concerned State and Central agencies for preventive action.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President meets and greets the Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests
Tableaux Artistes perform at Vice President’s residence
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu have met and greeted the Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests who participated in the Republic Day Parade – 2018, in their residence here today. About 2000 Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests including the officials and support staff have spent about two hours with Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu.
The Vice President said that performance of different artistes from different part of the country at one platform reflect the unique identity of our nation - 'Unity in diversity'. This brings the national harmony and universal brotherhood, he added.
The Tableaux Artistes have performed different cultural events, which were performed during the Republic Parade – 2018, before the Vice President and hundreds of other invitees. Artistes from Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh have participated in the performances.
The Members of Ministry of Sports have performed breath-stopping ‘Mallakhamba’ Sport, which impressed everyone present there.
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu have met each and everyone present in their residence. The artistes and officials who have met the Vice President and his spouse were from Gujarat, CPWD, Manipur, Lakshadweep, Kerala, All India Radio, ITBP, Chhattisgarh, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Tripura, Income Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, ICAR, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ministry of External Affairs, Karnataka, Ministry of Sports, Tractor Drivers, Army Personnel at RR Camp, Photographers & Civil Card Drivers and Ministry of Defence Officials.
The Vice President arranged Tea and Snacks to all the visitors at his residence.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey plants sapling in remembrance of Fallen COVID Warriors on National Doctors Day
Nobody can forget the sacrifice of doctors during the Pandemic: Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey
On the occasion of National Doctors Day today, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare planted a sapling in the premises of the Ministry paid obeisance in remembrance of fallen COVID Warriors.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare noted that nobody would ever forget the daring sacrifices made by doctors in their line of duty during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He observed that although the job of a doctor is of prime importance in any society, the example set by doctors and other healthcare workers in their dedication to society all through the Pandemic including the present is unmatched in scope.
Shri Choubey also paid homage to the memory of eminent medical practitioner and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy today. National Doctors Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Roy.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Sitiveni Rabuka on his election as the Prime Minister of Fiji
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sitiveni Rabuka on his election as the Prime Minister of Fiji.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Congratulations @slrabuka on your election as the Prime Minister of Fiji. I look forward to working together to further strengthen the close and long-standing relations between India and Fiji."
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares a magazine based on Mann ki Baat
Next Mann ki Baat on 24th April
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a magazine based on the last episode of Mann ki Baat. The Prime Minister also asked people to tune in for next episode on 24th April.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Here is an interesting magazine on last month’s #MannKiBaat in which we discussed diverse topics like India’s exports jump, Ayurveda start-ups, water conservation and traditional fairs. Do join the next episode on the 24th.
http://davp.nic.in/ebook/mib/MannKiBaat_Hindi/index.html"
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Severe Weather Warning
India Meteorological Department has issued severe weather warning for 13th to 17th April, 2018 as below:
13 April :♦ Heavy rain very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya , Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamilnadu.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya, SubHimalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Kerala and Tamilnadu.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Coastal & Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Lakshadweep.
Squally weather with wind speed occasionally reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to prevail over
Comorin Maldives area. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.
14 April : ♦ Heavy rain very likely at isolated places over Kerala.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura Kerala and Lakshadweep.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Sub Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Odisha, Coastal & Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Tamilnadu.
Squally weather with wind speed occasionally reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to prevail over
MaldivesLakshadweep area. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.
15 April  : ♦ Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya.
Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Odisha and North Interior Karnataka.
16 April : ♦Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and Hail likely at isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with squall likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds likely at isolated places over North Interior Karnataka.
17 April : No weather warning.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 40 Cr
Recovery Rate increases to 97.31%
41,157 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  presently constitutes 1.36% of total cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for 27 consecutive days
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of40crores. Cumulatively,40,49,31,715vaccine doses have been administered through 50,46,387 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 51,01,567vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,02,69,092
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
75,40,656
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,77,92,396
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,03,48,504
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
12,42,65,428
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
48,64,609
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9,74,79,640
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2,90,71,946
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
7,20,87,206
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3,12,12,238
|
|
Total
|
|
40,49,31,715
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 3,02,69,796people have already recovered from COVID-19 and42,004patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.31%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
India has reported 41,157 daily new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since twenty-one continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,22,660 and active cases now constitute1.36% of the country's total Positive Cases.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 19,36,709 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 44.39 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.08% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.13% today. Daily Positivity rate has remained less than 3% for 27 consecutive days, and has remained below 5% for 41 consecutive days now.